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Old 9th March 2001 | 21:30
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Mariner9
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<<The downwards component of molecules colliding is represented as pressure on the bottom surface of the cabin (like the Tornado)>>

If the air in a cylinder is compressed by a downwards motion of, say a piston for instance, the pressure is exerted equally in all directions, not just downwards. It is not possible to exert a pressure in one direction on a fluid (or gas)

An aerofoil generates most of the movement of the air molecules on the upper wing surface, and that is not in a downward direction anyway.